English Heritage recruits volunteer scythers to maintain Somerset meadows
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English Heritage recruits volunteer scythers to maintain Somerset meadows

17 Sep 2026 · Originally published 17 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: English Heritage trains new generation of scythers to maintain meadows and craft
English Heritage is training volunteers to use traditional scythes to manage meadowland at Muchelney Abbey in Somerset. This initiative preserves heritage craft skills while creating the specific, flower-rich habitats required by the rare shrill carder bee.
Source: The Guardian UK Somerset
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